Minutes - Committee on Commerce, Arizona State Senate (February 10, 2021)

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Minutes of the Committee on Commerce of the Arizona State Senate, 55th Legislature, First Regular Session, for February 10, 2021, in room SHR 1, with Senator Mesnard as Chairman and Senator Ugenti-Rita as Vice-Chairman. The minutes record attendance, approval of the minutes of the last meeting, and consideration of SB 1797, SB 1334, SB 1268, SB 1155, SB 1154, SB 1651 and SB 1527. SB 1155 (technical correction; supplemental environmental project) was recommended DO PASS as amended by a Mesnard strike everything amendment on a roll call vote of 9-0-0. SB 1527 (microbusiness loans; commerce authority) received DO PASS as amended on a roll call vote of 7-1-1, and the minutes name witnesses who testified on several bills.

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                          ARIZONA STATE SENATE
                                      55th LEGISLATURE
                                   FIRST REGULAR SESSION

                             MINUTES OF COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE

 DATE:         February 10, 2021              TIME: 2:00 P.M.                     ROOM: SHR 1

 CHAIRMAN: Senator J.D. Mesnard               VICE-CHAIRMAN:        Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita

 ANALYST:      Laura Benitez


 ATTENDANCE                                                 BILLS


 Committee Members                       Pr     Ab      Ex Bill Number               Disposition
 Senator Borrelli*                       X                 SB 1154                   DISCUSS/HELD
 Senator Bowie                           X                 SB 1155                   DPA/SE
 Senator Gabaldón*                       X                 SB 1268                   DP
 Senator Livingston*                     X                 SB 1334                   DISCUSS/HELD
 Senator Navarrete*                      X                 SB 1527                   DPA
 Senator Pace                            X                 SB 1651                   DP
 Senator Peshlakai*                      X                 SB 1797                   HELD
 Senator Ugenti-Rita, Vice-Chairman      X
 Senator Mesnard, Chairman               X




This meeting will be held via teleconference software. Members of the public may access a
livestream of the meeting here:
https://www.azleg.gov/videoplayer/?clientID=6361162879&eventID=2021021078

*Participated remotely via a teleconference platform.
Chairman Mesnard called the meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. and attendance was noted.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

       Senator Mesnard stated that without objection, the minutes of the last meeting are
       approved.

CONSIDERATION OF BILLS

SB 1797 – fantasy sports betting; event wagering – HELD

Senator Mesnard stated that SB 1797 would be HELD.

SB 1334 – fireworks; aerial devices – DISCUSS/HELD

Maelinn Chow, Commerce Committee Intern, explained SB 1334.

Senator Gowan, bill sponsor, provided comments regarding SB 1334.

Mike Williams, representing TNT Fireworks, participated remotely via a teleconference platform,
testified in opposition to SB 1334 and stated his concerns with the bill.

Tom Savage, on behalf of League of Arizona Cities and Towns, participated remotely via a
teleconference platform, testified in opposition to SB 1334 and stated his concerns with the bill.

The Committee discussed SB 1334.

Senator Mesnard stated that SB 1334 would be HELD.

Attached is a list noting the individuals who registered their position on SB 1334 (Attachment A).

SB 1268 – labor organizations; fiduciary guidelines; disclosure – DO PASS

Laura Benitez, Commerce Committee Analyst, explained SB 1268.

Senator Petersen, bill sponsor, provided comments regarding SB 1268 and answered questions posed
by the Committee.

Christian Bearden, representing the Arizona State Building and Construction Trades Council,
participated remotely via a teleconference platform, testified in opposition to SB 1268, stated his
concerns with the bill and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Mike Colletto, representing Community Horizons, participated remotely via a teleconference
platform, testified in opposition to SB 1268 and stated his concerns with the bill.

Fred Yamashita, Executive Director, Arizona AFL-CIO, participated remotely via a
teleconference platform, testified in opposition to SB 1268, stated his concerns with the bill and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

Dawn Schumann, on behalf of Teamsters Local Union 104, participated remotely via a
teleconference platform, testified in opposition to SB 1268 and stated her concerns with the bill.
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Jack Biltis, President, TAG Employer Services, participated remotely via a teleconference
platform, testified in support of SB 1268, provided comments regarding SB 1268 and answered questions
posed by the Committee.

Mr. Yamashita answered additional questions posed by the Committee.

Mr. Colletto, Mr. Bearden and Ms. Schumann provided comments regarding SB 1268.

Senator Petersen provided closing comments regarding SB 1268.

The Committee discussed and offered comments on SB 1268.

Attached is a list noting the individuals who registered their position on SB 1268 (Attachment A).

       Senator Ugenti-Rita moved that SB 1268 receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
       motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-4-0 (Attachment 1 and 1a).

Senator Gabaldón explained her vote.

Senator Navarrete, by way of explaining his vote, read the testimony of Jim McLaughlin, President,
UFCW Local 99, who was unable to participate.

SB 1155 – technical correction; supplemental environmental project – DO PASS AMENDED/STRIKE
 EVERYTHING

Maelinn Chow, Commerce Committee Intern, explained the 2-page Mesnard strike everything
amendment dated 02/08/2021 at 11:23 a.m. (Attachment B).

Senator Mesnard, bill sponsor, provided comments regarding the Mesnard strike everything amendment.

Josh Kredit, Deputy Attorney General for Law and Policy, Arizona Attorney General's Office,
participated remotely via a teleconference platform, testified in support of the Mesnard strike
everything amendment.

Beau Roysden, Solicitor General, Arizona Attorney General's Office, participated remotely via a
teleconference platform, testified in support of the Mesnard strike everything amendment.

The Committee discussed the Mesnard strike everything amendment.

Attached is a list noting the individuals who registered their position on SB 1155 (Attachment A).

       Senator Ugenti-Rita moved that SB 1155 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

       Senator Ugenti-Rita moved the 2-page Mesnard strike everything amendment dated
       02/08/2021 at 11:23 a.m. (Attachment B) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by
       voice vote.

       Senator Ugenti-Rita moved that SB 1155 AS AMENDED, receive a DO PASS
       recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 9-0-0 (Attachment 2
       and 2a).
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SB 1154 – technical corrections; valuation; personal property – (continued)

Laura Benitez, Commerce Committee Analyst, explained the 2-page Mesnard strike everything
amendment dated 02/08/2021 at 11:49 a.m. (Attachment C).

Senator Mesnard, bill sponsor, provided comments regarding the Mesnard strike everything
amendment.

Tom Savage, on behalf of League of Arizona Cities and Towns, participated remotely via a
teleconference platform, testified in opposition to the Mesnard strike everything amendment and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

Jodi Tas, City of Surprise, participated remotely via a teleconference platform, testified in
opposition to Mesnard strike everything amendment and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Mesnard answered questions posed by the Committee and provided additional comments
regarding the Mesnard strike everything amendment.

Mr. Savage provided comments regarding the Mesnard strike everything amendment and answered
additional questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Mesnard answered additional questions posed by the Committee and provided additional
comments regarding the Mesnard strike everything amendment.

The Committee discussed the Mesnard strike everything amendment.

Senator Mesnard stated that the Committee would return to SB 1154.

SB 1651 – workers' compensation; service; electronic transmission – DO PASS

Laura Benitez, Commerce Committee Analyst, explained SB 1651.

Senator Livingston, bill sponsor, participated remotely via a teleconference platform, provided
comments regarding SB 1651.

Mark Kendall, on behalf of CopperPoint Insurance Company, participated remotely via a
teleconference platform, testified in support of SB 1651 and provided comments regarding SB 1651.

The Committee discussed SB 1651.

Attached is a list noting the individuals who registered their position on SB 1651 (Attachment A).

       Senator Pace moved SB 1651 with a DO PASS recommendation. The motion
       CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-2 (Attachment 3 and 3a).

SB 1154 – technical corrections; valuation; personal property – DISCUSS/HELD

Senator Mesnard stated that SB 1154 would be HELD.

Attached is a list noting the individuals who registered their position on SB 1154 (Attachment A).

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SB 1527 – microbusiness loans; commerce authority – DO PASS AMENDED

Maelinn Chow, Commerce Committee Intern, explained SB 1527 and the 2-line Navarrete
amendment dated 02/09/2021 at 01:17 p.m. (Attachment D).

Senator Navarrete, bill sponsor, participated remotely via a teleconference platform, provided
comments regarding SB 1527.

Brett Galley, Legislative Affairs Director, Arizona Commerce Authority, participated remotely via
a teleconference platform, testified as neutral to SB 1527 and answered questions posed by the
Committee.

Senator Navarrete answered questions posed by the Committee and provided additional comments
regarding SB 1527.

The Committee discussed and offered comments on SB 1527.

Attached is a list noting the individuals who registered their position on SB 1527 (Attachment A).

       Senator Pace moved SB 1527 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

       Senator Pace moved the 2-line Navarrete amendment dated 02/09/2021 at 01:17
       p.m. (Attachment D) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

       Senator Pace moved that SB 1527 AS AMENDED, DO PASS. The motion CARRIED
       with a roll call vote of 7-1-1 (Attachment 4 and 4a).

Senator Ugenti-Rita reiterated that SB 1154 would be HELD.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

                                                              Respectfully submitted,


                                                              Imee L. Andrew
                                                              Committee Secretary

(Audio recordings and attachments are on file in the Secretary of the Senate’s Office/Resource Center, Room 115. Audio
archives are available at http://www.azleg.gov)




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